This from Steve Redick:
2-11 alarm 5-21-24 at 5241 N Laramie
Steve Redick photo
Steve Redick photo
This from Bill Schreiber:
The Lemont Fire Protection District recently ordered this Rosenbauer Group dive rescue! Lemont is located about 40 minutes southwest of downtown Chicago. This will be their FOURTH Rosenbauer! Thank you to Fire Chief Dan Tasso and the Lemont Fire Protection District for choosing Sentinel Emergency Solutions and Rosenbauer!Features include:FX 3/16″ Aluminum BodyFreightliner M2 106 chassisXantrex Freedom 3000W inverterWalk-in dive rescue unit
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Excerpts from nbcnewyork.com:
Officials credited a smoke inhalation drug for likely saving the life of a New York City firefighter who fell unconscious and stopped breathing while battling a house fire Friday. He was one of three firefighters injured at the scene in the Bronx. All are expected to recover.
The firefighter was inside the house operating a hose when he began having problems breathing and collapsed. He was pulled from the building by other firefighters who started CPR. EMS personnel also gave the firefighter the hydroxocobalamin, which combats the effects of cyanide poisoning that can result from smoke inhalation. Officials believe the drug saved the firefighter’s life. He and another firefighter were in stable condition at a hospital, while the third firefighter was released from a hospital.
Hydroxocobalamin was first approved for treating smoke inhalation in 2006 by the Food and Drug Administration. It is a manufactured, injectable version of vitamin B12, according to federal health agencies.
France began using the drug to treat smoke inhalation in the mid-1990s.
This from Daniel Hynd:
West Chicago FPD worked a fire in taxpayer at 116 Main St yesterday, 5-19-24. Originally came in as an AFA, Battalion 6 had heavy smoke from the roof on his arrival. Crews found fire in the cockloft and used hand lines and Wheaton’s tower to get it in check.
Daniel Hynd photo
Daniel Hynd photo
Daniel Hynd photo
Daniel Hynd photo
Daniel Hynd photo
Daniel Hynd photo
Daniel Hynd photo
Daniel Hynd photo
Daniel Hynd photo
Daniel Hynd photo
Daniel Hynd photo
This from Danny Nelms:
Posted by Earl Willis on Facebook
Department find this weekend pump testing, not sure of year but is all intact including bell, they thought it maybe an ex Chicago truck, might be for sale in near future they want it out of their way, was drove in and parked where it is many years agoOriginally Villa Park Engine 962 a 1971 Pirsch 1000/500 #2970 taken 4/6/1991. John Tulipano photo.Now in Belk, AL.
Excerpts from wgal.com:
If you look through the aisles of the Fire Expo Show (in Harrisburg, PA), there are vehicles, equipment, and tools — including gear that does not contain “forever chemicals” that have been linked to cancer and other health problems.
Turnout gear with PFAS was among the items featured, reflecting a shift among some fire companies and departments to begin examining the of use of such equipment. Some studies have shown that forever chemicals are linked to a number of health problems and cancer and are found in widely used fire gear.
San Francisco is eyeing a ban on PFAS in firefighting gear, and some believe federal, state, or local entities may move to similar moves. The chemicals have been removed from many products, though widely used gear in the U.S. is still layered with them.
However, some worry mandates could negatively impact small and volunteer departments due to the high cost.
thanks Martin
Excerpts from patch.com:
Clarendon Hills is looking to build a new fire station, in part, because public buildings downtown may deter commercial development.
The village has identified the site of the police station and public works department in the 400 block of Park Avenue as a possible place for the new fire station. The site’s impound lot could be used for the new fire station because a third party now handles impounded cars.
Moving the fire department could spur downtown development, and a campus for the three departments could allow them to share rooms for reception, workouts, conferences, and training.
To make the project a reality, the sale of the current fire station’s land alone may be enough to offset the cost of the new building. The village also could use money from the downtown tax district to pay for moving costs.
On Monday, the village board is expected to vote on hiring an architect for $7,500 to do a feasibility study on building a new fire station.
thanks Martin
Excerpts from LEMONT FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT MINUTES OF MARCH 21, 2024 – REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CHIEF’S REPORT:
Deputy Chief Peksa stated the next budget may include the purchase of a new dive squad.
Deputy Chief Truffa informed the board the chassis for one of the new ambulances is ready, and that we will be taking possession of another ambulance April 8″.
thanks Martin
Found at govdeals.com:
2003 Scotty Safety Trailer
$25.00 USD Bid Increment
Location: Palos Hills, Illinois, USA
FD photo
FD photo
thanks Martin
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Tim Olk Cancer Benefit
Starting at $35.00
Beer, Buffet & Entertainment 5/19
More Brewing in Huntley is hosting a benefit event for a local firefighter battling cancer. Proceeds from the ticket sales go directly to Tim Olk and his family. There will be live music, buffet style food, bags, and pinball. Our Huntley facility will be closed to the public during this event.
Premium Tickets include (2) 12oz beers and buffet style food.
GA tickets include buffet style food.
Event is Sunday May 19 and runs from 11am – 5pm.
